06/02/2023
Some fun facts about Vitamin C ππ€©
π "Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid, which literally means 'without scurvy'. Sailors used to eat citrus fruits on long voyages to prevent this disease!"
π "Vitamin C is a mood booster! It plays a key role in producing neurotransmitters, like serotonin, which help regulate mood and prevent depression."
πΉ "Most animals can produce their own Vitamin C, but humans, guinea pigs, and a few other primates can't! We need to get ours from our diet."
π§ "Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means your body doesn't store it. You need a continuous supply in your diet to maintain a healthy amount."